Mermaid Sparkle
07-11-2014, 08:53 PM
I ordered my tail from Sirenalia a while ago. It arrived a couple weeks ago and I have finally found the time to review it! These guys are awesome. I think they're going to take the tail making scene by storm soon.
-Videos will be added soon! I struggle with technology-
I found Sirenalia after I had been lurking on the forums for a while. Maria posted pictures of her bubblegum pink tail and I just fell in love. I kept tabs on Maria and Jason's business start up and ordered a tail in December. I was originally quoted that it would be done in late January, and the tail finally arrived June 20th. :) Maria kept me updated the entire tail making process. These guys have the best communication skills and customer service. I received updates by text whenever they touched it, and my questions were always answered right away.
I didn't do an un-boxing video because I opened it in the car after picking it up from my boyfriend's house (I was in the middle of moving when it arrived). It was wrapped in bubble wrap and I got a cute little ankle fin as a thank you note from the Sirenalia gang. Guys, I really freaking adore Maria, she's a sweetheart. As soon as I got the tail, she called me and gave me instructions on how to put it on and how to finagle the ankle strap. After my swim she immediately asked how it was and if she could fix anything and just made sure that I loved it. And I do!
I really didn't even check for cracks or bubbles are anything before I hopped in the pool. I just unboxed it and went for a swim. After I got out I inspected it and it's in great shape, and I got kind of crazy in the pool! I had no idea how hard it was to swim in a mono-fin, much less a heavy mermaid tail! I spent most of my time doing tail slaps, cork screws, and working that tail hard and it still looked brand new when I took it out of the pool.
This was a learning experience for both Sirenalia and I. I've never had a tail before and Sirenalia had never made a tail just from measurements. It fits great, except for it is a little bit baggy around my hips and waist. I have a feeling that may be my fault because I have lost about 10 lbs this summer. It was neutrally buoyant at first, but after it filled all the way with water, it became pretty heavy. It didn't seem to be draining and Maria texted me some info on how to fix it. I'm going to tackle that soon.
The tail is beautiful. The colors are gorgeous and that butterfly wing fluke is so beautiful. The surface of the tail is a little bubbly, but that's incredibly hard to avoid when airbrushing colors on. It's one of those things that only I'm going to notice. Also, seams! The seams are done so well, I can hardly tell that it was ever two pieces. Maria was so excited to make it, she told me it was the best one she's ever made and that she fell in love with it.
All in all, I highly recommend Sirenalia. I felt so included in my tail's production process and they really understood my vision and brought it to life.
Superb craftsmanship, customer service and inclusion are really going to set Sirenalia apart from the other tail makers.
I don't know what else to comment on! Ask me questions if you have them and I am going to try to figure out how to upload videos. :)
I look like a four year old who got a pony for her birthday in these pictures. I was so giddy and excited that my cheeks hurt from smiling and my friends had to calm me down. I wanna upload the videos!!!! :eye twitch:
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-Videos will be added soon! I struggle with technology-
I found Sirenalia after I had been lurking on the forums for a while. Maria posted pictures of her bubblegum pink tail and I just fell in love. I kept tabs on Maria and Jason's business start up and ordered a tail in December. I was originally quoted that it would be done in late January, and the tail finally arrived June 20th. :) Maria kept me updated the entire tail making process. These guys have the best communication skills and customer service. I received updates by text whenever they touched it, and my questions were always answered right away.
I didn't do an un-boxing video because I opened it in the car after picking it up from my boyfriend's house (I was in the middle of moving when it arrived). It was wrapped in bubble wrap and I got a cute little ankle fin as a thank you note from the Sirenalia gang. Guys, I really freaking adore Maria, she's a sweetheart. As soon as I got the tail, she called me and gave me instructions on how to put it on and how to finagle the ankle strap. After my swim she immediately asked how it was and if she could fix anything and just made sure that I loved it. And I do!
I really didn't even check for cracks or bubbles are anything before I hopped in the pool. I just unboxed it and went for a swim. After I got out I inspected it and it's in great shape, and I got kind of crazy in the pool! I had no idea how hard it was to swim in a mono-fin, much less a heavy mermaid tail! I spent most of my time doing tail slaps, cork screws, and working that tail hard and it still looked brand new when I took it out of the pool.
This was a learning experience for both Sirenalia and I. I've never had a tail before and Sirenalia had never made a tail just from measurements. It fits great, except for it is a little bit baggy around my hips and waist. I have a feeling that may be my fault because I have lost about 10 lbs this summer. It was neutrally buoyant at first, but after it filled all the way with water, it became pretty heavy. It didn't seem to be draining and Maria texted me some info on how to fix it. I'm going to tackle that soon.
The tail is beautiful. The colors are gorgeous and that butterfly wing fluke is so beautiful. The surface of the tail is a little bubbly, but that's incredibly hard to avoid when airbrushing colors on. It's one of those things that only I'm going to notice. Also, seams! The seams are done so well, I can hardly tell that it was ever two pieces. Maria was so excited to make it, she told me it was the best one she's ever made and that she fell in love with it.
All in all, I highly recommend Sirenalia. I felt so included in my tail's production process and they really understood my vision and brought it to life.
Superb craftsmanship, customer service and inclusion are really going to set Sirenalia apart from the other tail makers.
I don't know what else to comment on! Ask me questions if you have them and I am going to try to figure out how to upload videos. :)
I look like a four year old who got a pony for her birthday in these pictures. I was so giddy and excited that my cheeks hurt from smiling and my friends had to calm me down. I wanna upload the videos!!!! :eye twitch:
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